The Wave
Best days are long-period southerly groundswells cleaned by northerly to NNE offshore winds.
The spot prefers mid-to-falling tides when the jetty shapes more defined peaks.
Surf GuideRhode Island
Napatree Jetty
A low, sandy spit with a short, fast jetty peel-Napatree lights up on southerly groundswells and punches quick rights and lefts with minimal crowds. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Napatree Jetty in Rhode Island.
Break TypeJetty Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationRhode Island, US
Forecast
- Waves 1 ft
- Period 7 s
- Wind S 1 kt
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Lineup Insights
Lineup Guide
The jetty and nearby sandbanks produce punchy, short rides and a few submerged rocks near the structure - respect the lineup and watch for bird-protection zones on the spit.
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